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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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